Course Descriptions - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

Course Descriptions
in computer engineering and computer science. Prerequisite:
graduate standing.
CENG581V Master’s Research Project and
Report (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Required course for report
option. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CENG5903 Advanced Computer Architecture (IR)
A study of advanced architectural techniques employed in
modern, general-purpose computers with emphasis on
uniprocessor systems, uniprocessor topics; support for
instruction-level parallalism (branch prediction, multiple
instruction issue, speculative execution, compiler optimizations
for ILP), advanced memory system design, high-performance
I/O. Multiprocessor topics: cache coherence protocols,
memory consistency models, synchronization mechanisms.
Prerequisite: CENG 4213 and graduate standing.
CENG5913 Advanced Compilers (IR) Compiler
issues are discussed with regards to contemporary languages
and architectures. Such topics as flow analysis, optimization,
code scheduling, parallelism, and memory use will
be covered. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CENG5923 Research Topics in Computer
Architecture (IR) This course focuses on the design of
new high performance central processing units (CPU’S). The
design of superscalar, superpipelined, decoupled and multithreaded
architectures will be covered. Course materials will
be drawn from literature, and will represent the current state
of the art. Prerequisite: CENG 4213.
CENG5933 CAD Methods for VLSI (IR) Introduction
to computational methods for the design and implementation
of computer aided design (CAD) tools for digital systems
engineering. The underlying theory of the tools is emphasized
in addition to their application. Prerequisite: proficiency
using a modern high-level programming language and CENG
4213.
CENG5943 Computer Arithmetic Circuits (IR)
Examination of fundamental principles of algorithms for performing
arithmetic operations in computers. This course provides
sufficient theoretical and practical information to prepare
the digital design engineer with an awareness of basic
techniques for the realization of arithmetic circuits. Pre- or
Corequisite: graduate standing.
CENG5953 Real-time Systems (IR) A study of realtime
system design. The development of real-time systems
will be examined from the standpoint of academia, government,
and industry. Scheduling, operating systems, and
architecture considerations are among other topics to be covered.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CENG5963 Computer Systems Optimization (FA,
SP, SU) Design considerations and performance analysis
of computer and communication systems modeling.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CENG5973 Advanced Embedded Systems
Design (IR) A theoretical and practical study of computing
systems embedded in mechanical, electrical and electronic
controls such as those to control automobiles, airplanes,
appliances, and communication systems. Prerequisite: CENG
4113 or graduate standing.
CENG5983 Application Specific Integrated
Circuit Design (FA) ASIC design is taught with emphasis
on industrial preparation. Topics include ASIC technologies,
design entry, simulation, and synthesis. Advanced
design methods and techniques are studied for cell based
and gate array ASICs. Prerequisite: CENG 4213 or ELEG
4943.
CENG610V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CENG700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP,
SU)
(CHEG) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CHEG1113 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
(FA, SU) Introduction to the field of chemical engineering.
Industries, careers, and the curriculum are discussed. Basic
chemical engineering terms, concepts, and calculations are
presented. Mass balance calculations are performed and the
application of computers to chemical engineering problems is
introduced.
CHEG1123 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
II (SP, SU) Multiple-reaction, multi-unit mass balances;
vapor-liquid equilibrium, enthalpy balances; rate concepts;
thermodynamics and equilibrium stage concepts; engineering
economics; professionalism; ethics; computer applications;
introduction to process simulation. Prerequisite: CHEG 1113
and CHEM 1103 (or CHEM 1123).
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CHEG1135 Fundamentals of Chemical
Engineering (SP, SU) This course is a combination of
CHEG 1113 and CHEG 1123 for transfer students and students
required to repeat CHEG 1113 or 1123. Basic chemical
engineering terms, concepts and calculations are presented.
Topics include units; dimensions and conversions; techniques
for solving problems; mass balances with and without chemical
reaction; gases, vapors, liquids and solids; energy balances
with and without chemical reactions; and simultaneous
mass and energy balances. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103 or
CHEM 1123.
CHEG1212L Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
(FA, SP) Experimental measurements of various physical
properties and comparison with published values and theoretical
predictions. Interpretation of results using graphical,
numerical and statistical tools, and presentation of results in
written technical reports and oral briefings. Corequisite:
CHEG 1210D. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103 or CHEM 1123.
CHEG1210D Lab I Drill (FA, SP) Corequisite: CHEG
1212L.
CHEG2133 Fluid Mechanics (FA, SP, SU) Analysis
and design of fluids handling equipment and systems.
Application of the principles of fluid statics, fluid dynamics,
compressible flow, etc. Prerequisite: MATH 2564 and (CHEG
1123 or CHEG 1135 or junior standing).
CHEG2313 Thermodynamics of Single-
Component Systems (FA, SP, SU) A detailed study
of the thermodynamic “state principles,” energy and entropy
balances, and their application to the solution of problems
involving single-component physical systems and processes.
Prerequisite: CHEG 1123 or junior standing.
CHEG3143 Heat Transport (FA, SP) Application of
the principles of conduction, convection and radiation to the
analysis and design of chemical processing heat transfer
equipment and systems such as double-pipe and shell-and
tube heat exchangers, multiple-effect evaporators, condensers,
and boilers. Prerequisite: CHEG 2133 and CHEG
2313.
CHEG3143H Honors Heat Transport (FA, SP)
Application of the principles of conduction, convection and
radiation to the analysis and design of chemical processing
heat transfer equipment and systems such as double-pipe
and shell-and tube heat exchangers, multiple-effect evaporators,
condensers, and boilers. Prerequisite: CHEG 2133 and
CHEG 2313.
CHEG3153 Non-Equil. Mass Transfer (SP, SU)
Fundamentals of chemical diffusional processes. Applications
in chemical engineering design of stagewise and continuous
separations. Prerequisite: CHEG 2133 and CHEG 3323.
CHEG3153H Honors Non-Equil. Mass Transfer
(SP, SU) Fundamentals of chemical diffusional processes.
Applications in chemical engineering design of stagewise and
continuous separations. Prerequisite: CHEG 2133 and CHEG
3323.
CHEG3221 Professional Practice Seminar (SP)
Discussion and experimental exercises in interpersonal relations,
communication skills (including formal oral and written
reports), group dynamics, leadership, professionalism, and
ethics. Prerequisite: CHEG 1212L.
CHEG3232L Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
(FA, SP) Experimental investigations of fluid flow and heat
transfer. Complete written reports are required. Pre- or
Corequisite: CHEG 3143. Corequisite: CHEG 3230D.
Prerequisite: CHEG 1212L and CHEG 3221.
CHEG3230D Lab II Drill (FA, SP) Corequisite: CHEG
3232L.
CHEG3253 Chemical Engineering Computer
Methods (FA) Application of computer methods to chemical
engineering problems including a review of structured
programming principles. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEG 3143 and
CHEG 3323. Corequisite: CHEG 3250D.
CHEG3250D Chemical Engineering Computer
Methods Drill (FA) Corequisite: CHEG 3253.
CHEG3323 Thermodynamics of Multi-Component
Systems (FA, SP) The use of the state principle and
energy and entropy balance developed in CHEG 2313 is
extended to allow processes. Physical and chemical equilibrium
processes are considered in detail. Prerequisite: CHEG
2313 and MATH 2574.
CHEG3323H Honors Thermodynamics of Multi-
Component Systems (FA, SP) The use of the state
principle and energy and entropy balance developed in
CHEG 2313 is extended to allow processes. Physical and
chemical equilibrium processes are considered in detail.
Prerequisite: CHEG 2313 and MATH 2574.
CHEG3333 Chemical Engineering Reactor
Design (SP, SU) Principles of kinetics of homogeneous
and heterogeneous reactions, catalysis, and reactor design
with applications, drawn from industrial processes.
Prerequisite: CHEG 3323.
CHEG3333H Honors Chemical Engineering
Reactor Design (SP, SU) Principles of kinetics of
homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, catalysis, and
reactor design with applications, drawn from industrial
processes. Prerequisite: CHEG 3323.
CHEG4163 Equil. Stage Mass Transfer (FA)
Applications of chemical engineering design to stagewise
and continuous separations in systems approaching equilibrium.
Prerequisite: CHEG 3323.
CHEG4163H Honors Equil Stage Mass Transfer
(FA) Applications of chemical engineering design to stagewise
and continuous separations in systems approaching
equilibrium. Prerequisite: CHEG 3323.
CHEG4263 Environmental Experimental
Methodology (IR) Introduction to experimental design,
environmental analytical method quality assurance of analytical
measurements, sample collection and preservation.
Laboratory work necessary to support a field scale tracer
experiment will be required. Prerequisite: senior or graduate
standing.
CHEG4273 Corrosion Control (SP) Qualitative and
quantitative introduction to corrosion and its control.
Application of the fundamentals of corrosion control in the
process industries is emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEG 2313.
CHEG4332L Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
(FA, SP, SU) Experimental investigations of heat and
mass transfer. Special attention to attaining a high order of
accuracy and to presenting results in complete written
reports, with emphasis on quality rather than quantity work
performed. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEG 3153 and CHEG
4163. Corequisite: CHEG 4330D. Prerequisite: CHEG 3323.
CHEG4330D Lab III Drill (FA, SP, SU) Corequisite:
CHEG 4332L.
CHEG4413 Chemical Engineering Design I (FA,
SP) Principles of cost estimation, profitability, economic
analysis, and economic balances as practiced in the chemical
process industries. Special emphasis on the solution of
problems involving the combination of engineering principles
and economics. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEG 4163.
Prerequisite: ECON 2013 (or ECON 2143) and CHEG 3143
and CHEG 3153 and CHEG 3333.
CHEG4423 Automatic Process Control (SP)
Application of mathematical modeling methods to the
description of transient phenomena of interest to process
engineers. Modes of control and principles of feedback control
are introduced with applications to process engineering
problems. Prerequisite: MATH 3404 and CHEG 3143.
CHEG4423H Honors Automatic Process Control
(SP) Application of mathematical modeling methods to the
description of transient phenomena of interest to process
engineers. Modes of control and principles of feedback control
are introduced with applications to process engineering
problems. Prerequisite: MATH 3404 and CHEG 3143.
CHEG4433H Chemical Engineering Honors
Thesis (FA, SP, SU)
CHEG4443 Chemical Engineering Design II (FA,
SP) Responsibility for decision making is placed on the students
in the solution of a comprehensive, open ended problem
based on an industrial process. Both formal oral and formal
written presentation of results are required. Corequisite:
CHEG 4440D. Prerequisite: CHEG 4413 and CHEG 4163.
CHEG4443H Honors Chemical Engineering
Design II (FA, SP) Responsibility for decision making is
placed on the students in the solution of a comprehensive,
open ended problem based on an industrial process. Both
formal oral and formal written presentation of results are
required. Corequisite: CHEG 4440D. Prerequisite: CHEG
4413 and CHEG 4163.
CHEG4440D Chemical Engineering Design II Drill
(FA, SP) Corequisite: CHEG 4443.
CHEG4813 Chemical Process Safety (FA)
Application of chemical engineering principles to the study of
safety, health, and loss prevention. Fires and explosions,
hygiene, toxicology, hazard identification, and risk assessment
in the chemical process industries. Prerequisite: senior
standing.
CHEG4813H Honors Chemical Process Safety
(FA) Application of chemical engineering principles to the
study of safety, health, and loss prevention. Fires and explosions,
hygiene, toxicology, hazard identification, and risk
assessment in the chemical process industries. Prerequisite:
senior standing.
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